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"Spiderweb" is exactly the kind of pressure russia must face, D. Šakalienė approves in Brussels

Republic of Lithuania - Ministry of National Defence

2025-06-05
International cooperation | Minister's news | Security and defense policy

Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė took part in the United Kingdom and Germany-hosted Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein format) meeting in Brussels.

At the meeting, Minister D. Šakalienė stressed the necessity to accelerate the delivery of aid to Ukraine and to take more decisive steps against Russia. Critical armament needs were discussed with the Ukrainian delegations.

"russia has always been a long-term threat and will remain such in the future. It is obvious that the aggressor is not interested in genuine negotiations and peace. Therefore, it is necessary not just to maintain and step up assistance to Ukraine but also to turn to more decisive Allied action regarding russia. The incredibly successful Operation Spiderweb executed by the Ukrainians is exactly the type of pressure that needs to be put on russia to get Putin to change his views on negotiations," said Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė.

Minister also welcomed Germany's decisions to lift the range limitations off the armaments provided to Ukraine. "This decision will enable Ukraine to deliver a more effective defence and deter the aggressor. It is an example how Allies should behave to achieve real changes in the adversary's behaviour," Minister noted.

Lithuania continues extending comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and delivering on the commitments made. Lithuania co-lead the Capability Coalition for Demining with Iceland and delivers demining equipment to corresponding units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a regular basis.

In April Lithuania joined the German-led Capability Coalition for Electronic Warfare Equipment in support of Ukraine. Lithuania commits additional funds for acquiring drone jamming equipment for Ukraine from the Lithuanian defence industry in response to the critical requirement stated by the Coalition.

Lithuania also delegates three officers in addition to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) and a EUR 5 million contribution to the NSATU Trust Fund.

The State Defence Council agreed last June to dedicate at least 0.25% of GDP for military aid to Ukraine.

Lithuania has rendered military aid worth of EUR 850 million since the beginning of the war. Lithuania's long-term assistance to Ukraine has already exceeded EUR 1.5 billion.